Question
Which statement best describes the author's overall purpose in the article?
A. to highlight the persisting mystery around the decline of big trees
B. to compare national and global studies on the health of big trees
C. to explain people's growing enthusiasm for protecting big trees
D. to further explain and publicize the causes of big trees' decline
A. to highlight the persisting mystery around the decline of big trees
B. to compare national and global studies on the health of big trees
C. to explain people's growing enthusiasm for protecting big trees
D. to further explain and publicize the causes of big trees' decline
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes the author's overall purpose in the article is:
**D. to further explain and publicize the causes of big trees' decline.**
This option suggests a focus on detailing the reasons behind the decline of big trees, which typically aligns with an author's intent to raise awareness and prompt action regarding environmental concerns.
**D. to further explain and publicize the causes of big trees' decline.**
This option suggests a focus on detailing the reasons behind the decline of big trees, which typically aligns with an author's intent to raise awareness and prompt action regarding environmental concerns.